Impractical Jokers: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Impractical Jokers Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
HellCopter
Feb 12, 2016
Joe, Sal, Murr and Q pose as unreceptive receptionists in an office waiting room, then they head off to a wax museum where they mingle with the stiff crowd. In tonight's double pun
You're Cut Off
Feb 19, 2016
The guys pose as employees at a copy center, conduct bizarre exit interviews for moviegoers and then lead some very peculiar protests. Later, it's Unhappy Hour for tonight's big lo
Ruffled Feathers
Feb 26, 2016
The guys conduct focus groups to sell their illogical inventions created by the other guys, then head to a shoe store where they get off on the wrong foot. And tonight's big loser
Stare Master
Mar 4, 2016
The guys play a game of copycat at the park while babysitting kids. Then, they hit the supermarket for an epic battle of catch and release, and tonight's loser learns that creeping
Bidder Loser
Mar 11, 2016
The guys ask strangers to help them bury bizarre items, then try to cling onto strangers' cars, and tonight's big loser makes enemies at an auction house.
The Good, the Bad and the Punished
Mar 25, 2016
The guys pose as crabby NYC cab drivers, then they head to the park to solicit undeserved congratulations. In tonight's special travel punishment, the big loser plays sheriff in an
Putting the P in Pool
Apr 1, 2016
The guys pose as crummy cashiers at a grocery store then head to the mall for a touching game involving laser pointers. Tonight's big loser is soaked with embarrassment after makin
Statue of Limitations
Apr 8, 2016
The guys pose as inhospitable restaurant hosts, then beg strangers to babysit their grandfathers. Plus tonight's punishment is the longest in Jokers' history.
Brother of the Sisterhood
Apr 15, 2016
The guys play helpless oddballs in a waiting room, then they ask grocery shoppers for crash. Tonight's big loser becomes the #1 enemy of women everywhere.
Dark Side of the Moon
Apr 22, 2016
The guys make passes at supermarket shoppers, then pose as reporters. With a painfully invasive punishment tonight's loser is the butt of the joke.
Whose Phone Is Ringing?
Apr 29, 2016
Joe, Sal, Q and Murr hit a bull's-eye at a clothing store and sabotage each other in a focus group. Tonight's big loser is called upon at a book reading.
Centaur of Attention
May 6, 2016
Murr, Joe, Sal and Q go head to head in a focus group. Then they spread confusion at a bagel shop before hitting all the wrong notes in the park. Tonight's big loser gets hunted do
Browbeaten
May 13, 2016
Sal, Q, Murr and Joe take name calling to a whole new level and they ask for bogus donations. Tonight's big loser gets a shave that's too close for comfort.
The Coward
Jul 22, 2016
The guys show who's boss at a fast food joint, and whisper sweet nothings at a grocery store; the big loser helps a cow in labor, and almost buys the farm.
Virtual Insanity
Jul 29, 2016
Murr, Joe, Sal and Q bark up the wrong tree while posing as employees for a pet store. They then head to the market for a game that throws everything up in the air. Tonight's big l
Laundry Day
Aug 5, 2016
Joe, Q, Sal and Murr look for partners in crime at a supermarket and throw caution to the wind as helpless romantics. Tonight's big loser has a serious wardrobe malfunction.
Water Torture
Aug 12, 2016
Joe, Q, Sal and Murr spin a wheel and creep out shoppers at a mall. Tonight's big loser gets soaked, enraged and totally shocked.
Hitting the Wrong Note
Aug 19, 2016
The guys dress to the nines, but act like zeroes while trying to get sympathy. Tonight's big loser faces the music in a tone deaf punishment.
Heckle and Hide
Aug 26, 2016
The guys ask strangers for help with big items at a grocery store and give some entrepreneurial tips to some unfortunate souls. Tonight's big loser strikes out at a little league s
The Chairman
Sep 16, 2016
The guys shock shoppers by going footloose and fancy free in a discount score. Then they pose insane questions to strangers in a park. Tonight's big loser is taken for a wild ride
Wrapper's Delight
Sep 23, 2016
The guys make fools of each other as restaurant managers, name that (made up) tune with strangers and then head to the park for some awkward fun in the sun. Tonight's big loser get
Ash Clown
Oct 7, 2016
The guys give an eye opening experience at a glasses store and convince grocery store shoppers to pass ridiculous messages while shopping. Tonight's big loser gives back at a Caree
Spider Man
Oct 14, 2016
Sal, Murr, Joe and Q give all you can eat buffet customers all they can handle. Also, they turn into real power tools while teaching workshops at a hardware store. Tonight's big lo
Stage Fright
Oct 21, 2016
Murr, Joe, Sal and Q serve up raw deals while working the counter at a pawn shop and also try to convince strangers in the park to give them hugs after some heartfelt and bizarre a
Training Day
Oct 28, 2016
Joe, Sal, Q and Murr show up at a supermarket with belts on and its deja vu in the park as the guys try to reminisce with total strangers. Tonight, the three big losers are through
Nitro Circus Spectacular
Nov 4, 2016
The Impractical Jokers join Nitro Circus to bring you obstacle courses, high flying jumps and a punishment unlike anything you've seen before.